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2 days ago · Astronomy Against the odds, a burbling lava planet retains an atmosphere The James Webb Space Telescope detected an atmosphere on a lava-covered exoplanet, …
Astronomy - National Air and Space Museum
Astronomy is a branch of science that researches everything in the universe beyond our Earth's atmosphere. This includes things like other planets in our solar system, moons, stars, and …
Using AI, historians track how astronomy ideas spread in the 16th …
Oct 30, 2024 · A new AI machine learning technique helped historians analyze 76,000 pages from astronomy textbooks spanning nearly two centuries.
Who is the Man That Discovered the Universe? - National Air and …
Jun 24, 2025 · The discovery led to the realization that the universe is expanding, and that it must have had a beginning: the Big Bang. “Hubble is known as a titan in astronomy, especially …
These space stories made us look up in 2025 - Science News
Dec 23, 2025 · Space is always inspiring and 2025 was no exception, with finding Betelgeuse’s buddy, debuting a prolific survey telescope and more.
Citizen scientists make cosmic discoveries with a global telescope …
Mar 4, 2025 · On balconies and in backyards, Wi-Fi–enabled telescopes are connecting astronomy enthusiasts across six continents.
Space - Science News
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Astronomy Program - National Air and Space Museum
Join the Museum and local astronomy groups for an evening of stargazing at the Eisenhower Memorial.
Solar System - National Air and Space Museum
Aug 7, 2025 · The Solar System, located in the Milky Way Galaxy, is our celestial neighborhood. Our Solar System consists of 8 planets, several dwarf planets, dozens of moons, and millions …
Seven superclouds sit just beyond the solar system
Aug 4, 2025 · The superclouds probably produce star-forming clouds of gas, since most nearby stellar nurseries are located within the giants.